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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1912
Page
2
Mr Gilbert outlines the project to spread best farming methods from a few expert practitioners to a broad farming audience. The effort emphasizes practical extension work and educational aids to accelerate adoption among growers.
In twelve states bankers form Agricultural Development and Education committees. The drive aims to couple state colleges and public schools with farmers through extension work, short courses, and demonstrators to boost producer profits and rural life, referencing South’s successes and a proposed McKinley bill for state funded outreach.
A vintage ad touts Ballard’s Horehound Syrup as a remedy for dry hacking coughs that damage lungs. It promises quick repair of lung and air passage injury, priced 25 cents, 50 cents, and one dollar per bottle, sold by D. H. Fry and Co. W. Camp at 8th and Yakima avenues.
The land office will cancel homestead entries and pursue collection of water right charges for private lands. Delinquent entries from 1909 to 1911 must be paid by March 1 for Sunniyside and April 1 for Tieton. Washington orders 30 day notices to delinquents before reporting unpaid accounts.
The three day teacher examinations directed by S. S. Busch in this city produced 46 certifcates from 48 candidates. Certificates awarded include life, first grade, and second and third grades with list of recipients by town such as North Yakima Sunnyside Mabton Zillah and Selah among others.
Three California executives George H. Cutter W D Bennett and Wm Elliott visiting Yakima as guests of the Yakima Valley Fruit Growers association and Yakima Valley Transportation company toured Zelllah Wide Hollow and Nob Hill lines praising diversified farming and organized marketing as a tonic for community stability. They urged specialization within farms and noted California’s experience with market management and seasonal capital infusion. The visit included a pleasure ride with local officers and a post tour smoker at the Commercial Club.
The gathering attracted a large crowd who were impressed by the magnitude of the proposition and by the attendance of both visitors and local residents. The three hour event was noted as important educationally and socially pleasant.
About thirty five miles of the forty five planned for the Yakima reservation drainage canal have been finished and work continues vigorously. Engineer Martin praises the results, noting the system’s evident value as dredging brings water to flow, reclaiming good acreage and improving land use for those in the reservation.
A Yankee argued with an Englishman over river sizes. He declared that there is not enough water in the Thames to make a gargle for the mouth of the Mississippi, using the remark to clinch his point.
Patient from Washington Kansas reports severe grippe with pneumonia threat. After using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound from North Yakima Drug Store, three bottles relieved the illness and cured the grippe.
Dr Rosser physician and surgeon with office over Janeck Drug Store at Sixth and Chestnut. Residence and office hours 9 a m to 12 m and 2 to 6 p m. Member of Pension Board.
Polk's Gazetteer is a business directory for Oregon and Washington with descriptive sketches of each place, location and shipping facilities plus a classified directory of each business and profession. Published by R. L. Polk & Co. Seattle.
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